Contact:

Ms Forrester

Course Information The curriculum is designed to:

  • Engage students in a wide range of dance through engaging schemes of work
  • Nurture individual confidence
  • Nurture sensitivity to others and develop trust and understanding of others needs
  • Provide a means of personal and social expression
  • Develop social skills including communication and collaborative working
  • Develop self-discipline and personal responsibility
  • Develop abilities to solve problems
  • Develop individual and group identity
  • Develop independent life-long learners
  • The schemes of work are designed to lead onto the KS4 examination course

Course Content

Course Content
Year 7Schemes of work focus on the use of simple choreographic techniques through the following topics: Dance skills, Olympics, Matilda the Musical
Year 8Schemes of work focus on the use of choreographic techniques and skills through the following topics: Contemporary Dance skills, Cheer, Nutcracker!
Year 9Schemes of work focus on the use of more complex choreographic skills and techniques through the following topics: Dance in the media, Free Running, Mix and Match

Extra-Curricular Opportunities 

Extra-curricular dance provision is fundamental to our success. We offer opportunities for students from all year groups to participate in activities outside of the curriculum through dance clubs and external providers. Students from KS3 and KS4 perform in the annual AGS Dance show.

Assessment 

Practical assessments are undertaken at the end of each unit of work, with extended projects set for each year group.

If you have any questions or queries relating to the Dance curriculum please email lforrester@anthonygell.co.uk for more information.